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Crack the Union Public Service Commission National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Exam with our expertly curated NDA & NA (II) Mock Test Series. Practice the latest NDA 2 Mock Test covering Mathematics, General Ability Test (GAT), English, and General Knowledge for the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings. Get detailed solutions, performance analytics, and NDA Previous Year Questions to secure your selection.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy (NDA & NA) Examination twice a year to recruit candidates for the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the NDA and for the Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC). It is one of the most prestigious Defence Exam Mock Tests for 12th-pass students who wish to serve as commissioned officers in the Indian Armed Forces. A well-structured UPSC NDA Preparation strategy involving regular NDA Online Mock Tests is essential to clear this highly competitive exam.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Vacancies | 394 (Army: 208, Navy: 42, Air Force: 120, Naval Academy: 24) |
| Application Dates | 20.05.2026 to 09.06.2026 (till 6:00 PM) |
| Exam Date | 13th September 2026 |
| Selection Process | Written Exam > SSB Interview > Medical Examination |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in / upsconline.nic.in |
Candidates must strictly adhere to the timeline to ensure a smooth application process.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 20th May 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 20th May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 09th June 2026 (till 18:00 hours) |
| Written Examination Date | 13th September 2026 |
Candidates must satisfy nationality, age, marital status, and educational requirements as stated in the official UPSC notification.
A candidate must be an unmarried male/female and must be either a citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal, or a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, and East African Countries with the intention of permanently settling in India.
Only unmarried male/female candidates born not earlier than 02nd January 2008 and not later than 01st January 2011 are eligible.
Candidates who are appearing in the 12th Class under the 10+2 pattern or equivalent examination can also apply provisionally.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹ 100/- |
| SC / ST / Female / Wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs | Nil (Exempted) |
Cadets receive a fixed stipend of Rs. 56,100/- per month during the entire duration of training in Service academies. Upon successful commissioning, the pay is fixed in the first cell of Level 10.
| Rank | Pay Level | Pay Scale (in Rs.) |
|---|---|---|
| Lieutenant | Level 10 | 56,100 - 1,77,500 |
| Captain | Level 10 B | 61,300 - 1,93,900 |
| Major | Level 11 | 69,400 - 2,07,200 |
Additionally, officers receive Military Service Pay (MSP) of Rs. 15,500/- per month, along with Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance, and other field/technical allowances.
The written examination consists of two papers. Both papers consist of objective-type questions only. Practicing with an NDA Online Test based on this exact pattern is crucial for success.
| Subject | Code | Duration | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 01 | 2½ Hours | 300 |
| General Ability Test (GAT) | 02 | 2½ Hours | 600 |
| Total | 5 Hours | 900 | |
| SSB Test/Interview | 900 |
Note: The question papers (Test Booklets) of Mathematics and Part “B” of GAT will be set bilingually in Hindi as well as English. There is a penalty (Negative Marking) of 1/3rd (0.33) marks for each wrong answer.
The NDA Maths Mock Test covers a wide range of topics from the 10+2 level.
Part ‘A’ — NDA English Mock Test (Max Marks: 200)
Grammar and usage, NDA Vocabulary, comprehension, and cohesion in extended text to test proficiency in English.
Part ‘B’ — NDA General Knowledge Mock Test (Max Marks: 400)
This section covers Physics (~25%), Chemistry (~15%), General Science (~10%), History/Freedom Movement (~20%), Geography (~20%), and NDA Current Affairs (~10%).
Selection is multi-stage: Written Exam → SSB Interview → Medical Examination. Final merit is based on the combined scores of the Written Exam (900 marks) and SSB Interview (900 marks).
The NDA & NA (II) Mock Test Series is a free online test series designed to help aspirants prepare for the UPSC National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination. It includes full-length practice sets for Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT) based on the latest exam pattern.
To prepare for NDA 2, clear your basic concepts from NCERT books (Maths and Science), read newspapers daily for Current Affairs, and attempt regular NDA Mock Tests. Practice NDA Previous Year Questions to understand the exam pattern and improve time management.
Yes, MockSeries provides completely free access to NDA Online Mock Tests, practice questions, and previous year papers. You can attempt the NDA 2 Mock Test with instant results without any hidden charges.
The NDA Mock Test typically contains 270 questions (120 Mathematics + 150 GAT) carrying 900 marks (300 Maths + 600 GAT), to be solved in 300 minutes (5 hours).
Yes, our NDA Test Series includes NDA Previous Year Questions (PYQs) to help you understand the exact difficulty level, important topics, and the trend of the UPSC NDA Examination.
Yes, there is a negative marking of 1/3rd mark (0.33 marks) for each incorrect answer in the NDA written examination. If a candidate gives more than one answer, it is treated as wrong.
Only unmarried male/female candidates born not earlier than 02nd January 2008 and not later than 01st January 2011 are eligible for NDA & NA (II) 2026.
Candidates must have passed 12th Class or equivalent. For Air Force and Naval Wings of NDA and for 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at INAC, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics at 12th level are mandatory.
NDA cadets receive a stipend of Rs. 56,100/- per month during training. Upon commissioning, the starting basic pay is in Pay Level 10 (Rs. 56,100 - 1,77,500) plus allowances and Military Service Pay (MSP) of Rs. 15,500/-.
You can attempt the best and free NDA & NA (II) Mock Test Series directly on this page at MockSeries.in. Our tests are designed based on the latest UPSC pattern, covering NDA Mathematics, NDA GAT, and NDA English Mock Tests.